Maintenance Planning Specialist

Marketing Statement

Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.

Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.

When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Come explore what makes us one of BC's Top Employers

Responsibilities

OVERALL PURPOSE:

Provides senior level maintenance planning expertise to develop long term and short-term maintenance plans and ensure the maintenance activities are planned and implemented efficiently according to industrial regulations/standards and BRCTC maintenance strategies, policies, procedures. Partners with maintenance managers to ensure the highest standards of safety, efficiency, productivity, asset reliability and cost effectiveness.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Designs, develops, and documents maintenance planning and scheduling policies, procedures and standards according to BCRTC maintenance strategy and asset management standards. Streamlines the maintenance planning process and ensures the maintenance policies and procedures are followed consistently across the maintenance departments through communication and guidance to the Maintenance Managers.

Leads the development and finalization of Annual Maintenance Plan (AMP) of assigned maintenance departments. Leads maintenance planning meetings and ensures the Annual Maintenance Plan gets appropriate approvals. Liaises with multiple stakeholders in Engineering, Maintenance, Capital Projects, Finance and Procurement through planning and execution. Ensures the Annual Maintenance Plan meets technical/regulatory/safety standards of the assets, improves asset reliability, coordinates with operations and capital work and is cost effective and achievable according to the workforce and resource level.

Provides senior level of planning expertise and ensures the Annual Maintenance Plan is properly communicated to maintenance managers and maintenance schedulers. Develops Monthly Maintenance Plans according to AMP to make sure the work plans are developed into weekly and daily schedules. Monitors the implementation of monthly maintenance plans, and coordinates changes as required. Responsible for "Runtime Forecasting" process execution and outcomes in assigned area.

Develops performance metrics for assigned area and conducts performance/productivity analysis. Generates control charts, regular and ad hoc reports, and dashboards to assist the measurement of maintenance performance relating to the AMP. Analyzes maintenance performance versus goals and targets and recommends improvement plans from planning perspective. Identifies potential risks and opportunities according to the analysis, recommends action plans and alerts the Manager and Director on the critical issues.

Develops and maintains work packages for maintenance activities which includes safety and risk assessments, maintenance procedures, permitting submissions etc. Archives work packages for future reference in the Asset Management System. Responsible for dissemination of work packages to relevant stakeholders for review, endorsement, and execution.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Requires an undergraduate Degree in Engineering, Planning, or a related discipline.

EXPERIENCE:

Requires four (4) years progressively responsible experience working within a planning, scheduling and preventive maintenance environment including implementing continuous process improvements and work standards, preferably in rail and transit systems maintenance.

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

40 hours per week.

Work Designation

Resident

This position works predominately on-site.

Rate of Pay

Wage: $55.03 per hour

Please note: All new employees will be subject to a 6-week trainee rate at 75% of the hourly rate.

The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan. Focus on your development through tuition reimbursement, training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.

How to Apply

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INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date: November 17, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us

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